custody of minor childrenirretrievable breakdownbest interests of the childmaintenanceimmovable property
Tags
divorcecustodymaintenanceproperty division
legislation
Statutes Cited
Marriage Act
Matrimonial Causes Act
Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act 2013
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Who should be awarded custody of the minor children?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiff has been primary caregiver; defendant has no stable residence; children settled with plaintiff"}
{"issue_text":"What access should be enjoyed by the non-custodian parent?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Parties previously had informal access arrangement"}
{"issue_text":"How much should defendant contribute towards maintenance of the children?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Children's expenses total R30,000 monthly; defendant claims limited income"}
{"issue_text":"What is the just and equitable manner of dealing with the immovable property?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Property heavily indebted; parties agree on sale; dispute over creditors"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The parties married in 2008 and have two minor children. The marriage irretrievably broke down due to defendant's extramarital affair. Plaintiff sought divorce, custody of children, maintenance, and property division. Both parties agreed the marriage had broken down but disputed custody and maintenance arrangements.
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